persecute

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия, направленного на проявление враждебности или жестокого обращения с кем-либо, особенно из-за его расы, политических или религиозных убеждений.

A verb used to indicate the act of subjecting someone to hostility or ill-treatment, especially because of their race, political or religious beliefs.

1. Cause to sufferB2formal

   To subject someone to hostility, ill-treatment, or suffering, especially because of their identity or beliefs.

   Подвергать преследованию

   • The regime persecuted those who spoke out against it.
   • Minorities were persecuted for their religious beliefs.
   • She felt persecuted by her colleagues for her political views.

   Synonymsabuseharassill-treatmaltreatoppresstorment

   Antonymsaidbefrienddefendhelpprotectshelter